IED event in Himachel Padesh, Nalagarh, Solan District area, India on Fri 2nd January 2026

On January 2, two terrorist outfits, Babbar Khalsa International (BKI) and Punjab Sovereignty Alliance (PSA), claimed responsibility for an improvised explosive device (IED) blast near a police station in Nalagarh area of Solan District of Himachal Pradesh, through a social media post dated January 1, reports The Tribune. The groups alleged the attack was carried out in protest against the alleged manufacture of synthetic drugs in Himachal Pradesh and their supply to Punjab. The post claimed that Gopi Nawanshahria and Kabal Singh carried out the planning and execution of the attack. The outfits issued threats of further IED attacks targeting police vehicles and headquarters, warning of consequences “beyond comprehension” if action was not taken. National Investigation Agency (NIA) officials and forensic teams visited the blast site, where a 2.5-foot-deep crater indicated IED use. Deputy Inspector General (DIG) Anjum Ara stated that forensic reports are pending to determine the type of explosive used, and the police have been instructed to remain on high alert. The Times of India reported Police suspect Pakistan’s Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) role in the explosion.